Two aspects of morale have been examined in the present study: 1) morale-efficiency or group effectiveness and 2)
esprit de corps morale. In the present chapter these aspects,
as viewed by groups who would be most likely to know the
functioning of the fraternities best, are considered, and relevant data are presented.

Purpose

It was considered desirable to obtain information about
the impression various groups of people who deal closely
with fraternities have about the morale status of the fraternities studied. It is fully realized that such information may
not be related to actual proficiency or may be largely the
result of reports and unknown biases of the judges. However,
the reputation of people and groups of people, regardless of
how obtained or its justification, is important in its own
right. Such information becomes more valuable if it is obtained from a variety of groups of individuals who may be
in a position to view the activities of the fraternity from
differing points of vantage.

After consultation with such people as the president of
the Interfraternity Council, fraternity faculty advisor, dean
of men, and Syracuse University vice president in charge of

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